2698: Why Everyone Should Try Bulking (Even You!)
Release Date: 10/03/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
MAPS 15 MUSCLE MOMMY Defining ‘Muscle Mommy.’ (2:13) Why women need to understand the benefit and power of PROPER strength training. (3:50) The myths preached to women surrounding strength training. (7:07) Cut the cardio, lift heavy, eat more, and LOSE body fat. (8:55) Muscle adds shape. (12:26) Building muscle balances your hormones. (13:09) Breaking down the MAPS 15 Muscle Mommy protocol. (15:00) What to expect when you follow GOOD strength training programming. (22:18) 60% off today! (25:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Defining ‘Muscle Mommy.’ (2:13) Why...
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The Perfect Fitness/Biohacking Day The perfect 24 hours for fitness and biohacking broken down from beginning to end. (2:13) #1 - Wake up (starts the night before after 8 hours of sleep), drink 16 ounces of water with electrolytes, and go outside to get sun (without your phone). (4:22) #2 - Eat a high-protein (30-50 grams) breakfast with some fats and berries (fiber). (7:32) #3 - Go for a 30–60-minute walk for insulin sensitivity; gratitude practice. (9:16) #4 - Eat a high-protein (30-50 grams)/starchy meal (50-75 grams carbs), drink 16 ounces of electrolyte water, and go for...
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Everyone needs to try BULKING! (2:20)
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Feel healthier with Green Juice. (24:20)
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The Mind Pump dead hang challenge. (26:36)
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Hate losing or winning more? (30:05)
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Strongwoman showcase: Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton. (34:48)
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One of the greatest weightlifting legends of ALL-TIME! (37:22)
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The excitement surrounding the UFC White House card. (39:48)
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Cocaine shrimp. (44:31)
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Rock Recovery cares. (46:06)
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How exercise can open amazing paths of conversation. (47:55)
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Navigating the different stages of parenthood. (50:01)
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Unlocking the value of deep tissue massage. (55:38)
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#Quah question #1 – What should your training look like while on a cut? Heavy weight, low volume? Low weight, high volume? Slow down tempo, etc.? I know you don't build on a cut, but I want to do the best I can to maintain the muscle I already have. (58:41)
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#Quah question #2 – I want to do the top 8 exercises for 6 weeks. I have 5 days a week and 30 minutes a day. How would you go about programming it? (1:03:53)
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#Quah question #3 – Is it ok to exercise daily, as a 59-year-old woman, if I vary my workouts (different muscle groups for strength 4-5 days per week, and cardio 2-3 days per week)? (1:05:18)
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#Quah question #4 – How do you combat high hematocrit and high hemoglobin on TRT? (1:06:52)
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People Mentioned
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram
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Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram
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